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Tech Xplore / A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games

A Chinese humanoid robot set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing on Tuesday, beating its robot competitors—and the fastest recorded human time.

Aug 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Intermittent fasting reveals gut-brain pathway that may reduce chronic pain

Chronic pain, pain that persists or returns for more than three months, can affect people's emotional well-being and is often accompanied by difficulty concentrating or remembering things. While they can be effective for ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / More than half of adults in US say they lack basic statistical understanding

From the daily weather forecast to a baseball player's batting average to an individual's risk of developing lung cancer, understanding statistics can help people in the United States navigate their lives, according to Mark ...

Aug 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cannabis addiction climbs fast while alcohol use disorder slowly declines across the USA

Alcohol is second on the list of the most addictive drugs in America. By altering the brain's chemistry and triggering the release of pleasure-inducing chemicals like dopamine, alcohol can create a strong desire to repeat ...

Aug 21, 2026
Phys.org / How the sun's galactic journey and superflare-filled youth shaped Earth's climate

At the center of our solar system, the sun influences every planet that orbits it. In two recent studies, scientists uncovered how ancient events in the sun's history may have helped create Earth's unique climate and driven ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / What a record-breaking El Niño could mean for the world

This year's El Niño is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far.

Aug 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / When you eat may matter as much as what you eat for longevity and heart health

What we eat plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A well-balanced meal rich in essential micronutrients not only fuels the body but may also help protect against metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. There ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Chemical physicists quantitatively model electron interactions in real quantum materials

A team of scientists from Caltech and Yale University has shown for the first time how to accurately quantify an important quantum phenomenon in metals, called the Kondo effect, for specific real materials. Unlike previous ...

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Exact calculations sharpen view of atomic nuclei

Every high-energy nuclear collision leaves behind a trail of clues about the structure of atomic nuclei. Deciphering those clues, however, depends on the accuracy of the underlying theory. Physicists at Osaka Metropolitan ...

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Mapping thorium's preferred sites could pave the way for nuclear clocks

For decades, physicists have used a technique called Mössbauer spectroscopy to peer inside solid materials, revealing fine details of their surroundings by studying how their atomic nuclei absorb and re-emit gamma rays.

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Rare medieval manuscript fragments reveal Guernsey's lost literary history

Seventeen medieval manuscript fragments have been identified in Guernsey with support from Kent manuscript expert Dr. David Rundle, offering an unprecedented insight into the island's literary and intellectual life during ...

Aug 25, 2026
Phys.org / Naked photobombing comet found in public image

Sometimes images are released before anyone realizes they have been photobombed, meaning something unexpected showed up in the background. A team of researchers found a naked photobombing comet in publicly available archival ...

Aug 25, 2026